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Mission of this Camp:

Developing character traits in young ballplayers with a confidence-building, teammate oriented, self-esteem building baseball program over 4 days. We want to challenge ballplayers in all facets of being a baseball player including being coachable, being a good teammate, talking to coaches and umpires correctly, appreciating the sacrifice of parents and understanding the benefits of working hard.

“I’ve trained in some of the best programs and seen baseball at almost every level on my route to the big leagues, and I am certain that this camp is exactly what your kid needs at his point in his young baseball career.”

Customize Your Camp!

Please sign up one camper at a time

Select Camper’s Age Group *

We group campers with other players their age and skill level so that they are always comfortable and challenged to get better!

Ages 6-7

Ages 8-9

Ages 10-12

Video Evaluations

These video evaluations are filmed at camp, analyzed at HQ by our Professional Staff, and emailed back to parents after camp!
$100 Value for Each!

Video Swing Evalutaion (+$20.00)

Video Pitching Evaluation (+$20.00)

Video Fielding Evaluation (+$20.00)

Extra Baseball Hours

For kids that LOVE baseball – this time is for fewer kids and will be more focused training.

All 4 Days (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM) (+$40.00)

Early Drop-Off & Late Pick-Up

With early drop off you can drop your ballplayer off between 7:30 – 9:00 AM on all 4 camp days, with late drop off you can pick up between 3:00-4:30 on all 4 camp days. If you select Late Pick-Up – you have to also select the Extra Baseball Hour!

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MEET A FEW OF THE CAMP COACHES

RobRotola

Camp Director

Pictured here pitching, Coach Rob LOVES the game of baseball! He was our Camp Director last year in Kansas City, Wichita, St Louis, and Fort Worth. He is our highest rated Camp Director in the entire country because of his passion for the game, knowledge of the game, and positive/encouraging coaching style!

JeffOldenberg

Hitting Coach

Great players make great coaches - Jeff Oldenberg retires from baseball into being a prominent coach in Wichita, Kansas. Jeff Oldenburg is already the Head Baseball Coach at Life Prep Academy, Hitting Coordinator with the Wichita Aeros, CSCS, CES, and the CEO Future Phenoms Baseball Training. Jeff is looking forward to working with the hitters at camp.

AbelNieves

Infield/Outfield Coach

Abel Nieves has just retired from an outstanding 13-year career in professional baseball. He was in Triple-A with the Angels for a long time, hit very well in Double-A with the Dodgers and so forth. The only way you stay in the game for that long is you have to be extremely good at all parts of the game. Abel's title will be Infield/Outfield coach but he will be working with players on all parts of the game at this camp. Having Abel as a coach at this camp is huge!

Nicholas Rotola

Infield and Outfield Expert

Nick Rotola is a former Divison 1 standout at Oral Roberts and currently playing minor league for the Cleburne Railroaders. Nick Rotola founded ABC to give every kid a chance at achieving their baseball dreams and is coaching at this camp to help your kid develop their baseball skills.

LeoVargas

Roving Coach

Coming off a decorated career in Division 1 and professional baseball, Leo Vargas has entered the local coaching scene with a bang! He hails from Miami, Florida where he trained under legendary infield coordinators. He will be training the infielders at camp, and roving around using his catching expertise as well! We are very thankful to have Leo!

DRILLS & AGE GROUPS

AGES 6-9

Drills & Competitions Used by the Pros.

Intermediate fundamental training in Hitting, Infield, Outfield, Pitching, & Catching. (Those that don’t pitch or catch will get extra work in the first three areas)

9:35 AM: Throwing Program
3-minutes at 20-30 feet, 3 minutes at 60 feet, 3 minutes at 90
feet, small kids stay at 90 for 3 more minutes, big kids 3 minutes at 120. Work their way in. (Beginners stay closer, Experts work further).

9:47 AM: Cut & Relay Races
2 or 3 teams lined up in one big line spaced out and see who can get the ball all the way down and
back first. If a throw is missed they have to go back and do that same throw again before proceeding.
WE MAKE IT HYPE & FUN.

9:55 AM: Water Break

10:05 AM: Split Into Groups
(3 groups: 6-7,8-9,10-12) We work to make them even in size by bumping kids into different groups, once
they are in groups we have them name their “team” and make it fun for them! This will be their group for
the remainder of camp and their team will compete with the other teams. (Every once in a while we’ll have them compete with the “Chinese” or “Russian” team of the same age group).

10:15 AM: Drill Circuit 1
(We send each group to one circuit and have them rotate up after 15 minutes)

Station 1: OF Drills – Over the shoulder “quarterbacks” (see how many they can get in a minute)!
Station 2: Infield Drills – Errors Game, line them up and roll them ground balls if someone makes an
error they’re out. Once they’ve all gone move up to “level 2.” Keep moving up levels until they’re all out.
The kids love the idea of “beating level 10” and so forth! That’s how we make it fun!
Station 3: Hitting Drills – “Big Man” Hitting Competition or General Hitting Station
“Big Man” Hitting Game is for cage only. 5 balls, if you hit the back net you’re still in, if not you’re out,
move the second round to 3 balls, then 2, then 1, until one man stands and he is the “big man.”

11:00 AM: Water Break

11:10 AM: Pitching Accuracy Dunk Tank or Drill Circuit 2
Various drill circuit depending on the day and choice of the camp director. *Dunk Tank depends on quantity of campers*

11:45 AM: Lunch (Must Pack Your Own Lunch)

12:05 AM: Home Run Derby

12:30 PM: Water Break

12:40 PM: Hitting Competition

(On the first day this is also when we will get the swings on video for those that purchased the video
swing evaluations).

January 22nd, 2020, Wichita, Kansas– American Baseball Camps (American Baseball Camps) is back in the Wichita, Kansas area. American Baseball Camps most celebrated camp director Rob Rotola is accompanied by expert coaches in each major position: catching, infield, outfield, pitching, and hitting.

The emphasis of this camp: Developing character traits in young ballplayers with a confidence-building, teammate oriented, self-esteem building baseball program over 4 days. We want to challenge ballplayers in all facets of being a baseball player including being coachable, being a good teammate, talking to coaches and umpires correctly, appreciating the sacrifice of parents and understanding the benefits of working hard.

Coaching is highlighted by some of Wichita’s best baseball minds. Lead instructor Rob Rotola has coached two of the MLB players that have come out of Wichita. There are only a handful of MLB guys that have made it out of Wichita and he’s happened to coach two of them. Assisting him is one of the best baseball players the Wichita Wingnuts have ever had. Abel Nieves hit three hole for every minor league club he was with including hitting over .300 at almost every level. Peaking in Triple-A for many years, and Double-A for many years, Abel has learned the game from many managers at many levels. We are very excited to have these two leading a plethora of coaches at this camp.

ABC Summer Camps will be offering pro-grade video evaluations (add-on) with recommendations & pro-grade drills & competitions (included) designed to take strides in a young player’s baseball career.

Sessions are available now for players of all skill levels. Early registration discounts are available now – an introductory rate of $179.99 will be placed on the camp and it will rise to $199.99 on April 1st. Camps are tailored for serious little league, high school, and travel team players throughout the Wichita area.

A one-time registration fee grants every player premium instruction in every facet of their game, whether it be: infield, outfield, pitching, catching, or hitting. If your player plays any of these positions, he will get premium instruction in each area! If you would like us to focus on one area in particular, please check that box when you customize your camp!

This year’s program is an opportunity for players from Wichita, Maize, Goddard, Valley Center and Andover areas to get better and learn the game from great coaches.

The four-day instruction program is led by local and non-local professional and high-end Coaches through American Baseball Camps. Get better & gain confidence in baseball, whether you are on a travel team or high school team already or aspire to be on one.

Our expert coaches will help you gain an edge on the competition as you train to a higher level through the summer months. Space is limited by a low player-coach ratio. Sign up now!

FAQ

How can I make this work with my busy work schedule?
We’ve structured our camp add ons to cater to busy working parents! Simply add on the extra baseball hours and the early and late care and drop off as early as 7:30AM and pickup as late as 4:30PM.

What if the weather is bad?
In the case of inclement weather, Friday would be a makeup day, and in rare cases of multiple rain out days Saturday and Sunday afternoon would be used as well. For kids in weekend tournaments that weekend, we would issue comparable admission into another camp. For additional inclement weather questions please contact us at americanbaseballcamps@gmail.com

What should my camper wear?
Baseball pants work, but they’ll be most comfortable in athletic shorts. We provide the camp t-shirt. BRING TENNIS SHOES AND CLEATS. If you don’t have cleats, just bring tennis shoes, there will be no cleats allowed inside the training facility, but will be used outside on the diamonds by the facility.
What baseball equipment should we bring?
All baseball equipment. Catchers make sure to bring your gear.
Who does the coaching?
American Baseball Camps hires and trains high school and/or college coaches from your local area. That’s the biggest advantage of the program. While most local youth and travel team coaches have some knowledge of baseball, this is a chance for young players to get actionable instruction and tips from our approved and trained American Baseball Camps Coaches. We ensure quality by issuing post-camp surveys to parents, providing each location with our weekly program, additional equipment, and extensive staff training.

Can girls come?
Of course, anybody interested in baseball will get a lot better and have a ton of fun at this camp! Remember, we separate players based on age and general skill level for the best camp experience.

Do your coaches undergo background checks?
Our Camp Directors are contractually obligated to conduct background checks on their support staff and we conduct background checks on our Camp Directors.

How does lunchtime work?
Please pack your child’s lunch and snacks we will not be providing them at camp. However, we will be providing ample time in the shade to eat lunch and have a snack. Your kid will also receive many water breaks and we encourage you to pack plenty of water. We always provide water at camps, but just in case on a hot summer day, we prefer you to pack water as well.

What if my kid is new to baseball? Will he/she enjoy the camp?
Absolutely! American Baseball Camps are all about positive energy and being a good teammate. When ballplayers are good teammates they encourage each other and pick each other up, which makes new ballplayers much more comfortable. On top of that, our hand-picked coaching staff is trained to train each kid at their ability level – not their age level – leaving many kids feeling encouraged and confidence in their own improvement throughout the camp.

What if my kid is an expert baseball player? Will he/she enjoy the camp?
Our premium camp formula and volume-based reps give each and every ballplayer a bump in their game. American Baseball Camps is a place where a good ballplayer can get 5-6 hours of focused reps in a dream baseball environment.

What is your refund policy?
Cancellations outside of a month of camp will receive a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations inside a month of the camp will receive a credit toward our next winter/summer camp near you – we do this because our camps are popular and fill up quickly, so if your spot is reserved we more than likely turned another kid away. If a pre-camp injury prevents a player from attending, we will refund your money upon receipt of a doctor’s explanation.

What is your coach-to-player ratio?
American Baseball Camps maintains an 8 to 1 player-to-coach ratio at our camps. Last second signups may slightly skew the ratio, but this will not compromise the integrity of the camp or the quality of instruction. We go out of our way to get you the best possible instruction in your area.

What precautions are taken for allergies?
At sign up we prompt parents to list their child’s allergies so that we can tailor a plan for each camp. Kids are not allowed to share foods and instructors aid to the allergies listed at sign up.

Additional information

FAQs

FAQ
What if the weather is bad?
Our winter camp is indoors, so weather will not be a concern. If there is a snow or ice storm and we feel that it is unsafe to drive campers into camp we will adjust accordingly. At all times feel free to contact americanbaseballcamps@gmail.com.
What should my camper wear?
For our winter camp we will require campers to wear baseball pants and we\\'ll provide the camp t-shirt. Athletic shoes or turfs, no cleats, we will be on a gym surface.
What baseball equipment should we bring?
All baseball equipment you may use in a typical game. Catchers make sure to bring your gear.
Who does the coaching?
Our Wichita camp features our best coaching of any camp around the country. Leading the camp will be founder of ABC & Wichita Wingnuts Outfielder Nick Rotola. He will be accompanied by starting Wingnuts Shortstop Leo Vargas, and former Chicago Cubs 2nd Baseman Logan Watkins. The three will be assisted by local players and coaches.
Can girls come?
Of course, anybody interested in baseball will get a lot better and have a ton of fun at this camp! Remember, we separate players based on age and general skill level for the best camp experience.
Do your coaches undergo background checks?
Yes, we do extensive background checks on each coach for them to be considered as an American Baseball Camps coach.
Can we pick up early?
Yes.
Do you perform video analysis on each camper?
Yes, every camper receives detailed video analysis. Players that hit & pitch will get video analysis from Pro Players on each.

*Refunds are available, but not within 1 week of camp’s start (credit card fee of 3% will be deducted)*